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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24
SHOT BY ROBBERS.
Mr.. Gam, Of Buchanan County Fired
on by DesDeradOes.
Officers and Farmers out in Search of
the Wretches.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. 15.-Samu-
ell Gam, one of Buchanan county's
best known and wealthiest citizens,
was shot and fatally wounded last
night at $50 o'clock, at his home
southeast of the city about ten
miles.
About $50 o'clock Gam was
standing at the well, ten feet from
the kitchen door of his house, draw
ing a pail of water, when as he was
lifting the full bucket from the curb,
a man advanced on him from the
darkness and presented a revolver
and ordered him to throw up both
hands.
Gam replied: "What do you want
here!" at the same time drawing
back with the pail of water and
striking his assailant full in the face.
The unknown man who was
masked, was almost stunned, but,
pointing his revolver at Gam, fired,
the shot, which was from 80 caliber
revolver, taking effect in the right
breast in front of the shoulder,
piercing the lung and lodging near
the backbone.
After the assassin had fred, COM
panion suddenly stepped from be-
hind the side of the house and fired
twice, one shot striking the abdo-
men, penetrating the abdominal cav
ity.
The wretches then fled and have
not been heard from since. The in
juries are such that Gam cannot re-
cover, and death is looked for hour
ly. One ball was cut out at the
back, but the other has not been To-
Gated.
At noon yesterday farmer named
Lowe was robbed of 5000 as he was
returning from the city, near Cams
house, and that the same ones shot
Mr.. Gam no one doubts.
Gam is worth over q quarter
of a million, and in st. Joseph
is almost as well known as il
the county. He enjoyed the dis
tinction of being the tallest man i,
northwest Missouri, standing almos
seven feet in his stockings. His ag
was about 64 years.
This morning the sheriff with tel
special deputies went to the scene Q
the murder, and organized force
are now securing the country.
Robbery was undoubtedly the mt
Is tive for the crime, as Gam has bee
popularly supposed for a long tin
to carry large sums of money on h
= person and to keep various lare
ID sums hid about his house.
!, Gam is an old Mexican war vete
an and served under General A. '
: Doniphan, who died few days ag
He is the wealthiest man in th
, county, outside of the city, and
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24
,re many years-about 1892.

fore many years-about 1892. I
believe the Republican and Demo
cratic parties must break to pieces
before that time. We are fighting
the Republican party now and by
it's death we will build up a party Of
principle on it's ruins. I think Gen.
Fisk of New Jersey will be the pro-
hibition candidate for president in
1888.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24
Horticultural Fairs.

The local horticultural societies of
Missouri are alive, active and pro-
gressive. Two of them, with com
mendable enterprise, will hold fairs
during the first part of September.
These are the Central Missouri Hor-
ticultural Association, which will hold
three days fair at Boonville, Mo-,
beginning Sept. LIST, the premium
list OF which, at this writing, is in
the printers hands. The other is
the Bates county, Mo-, Horticultural
Society, which will hold one days
fair at the residence of Mr.. Daniel
Cresap, near Rich Hill, Mo-, on Sep.
Sth.
The premium list of the Bates
county Society has been received
from the secretary, Henry Speer,
Butler, Mo. $3.50 in premiums are
offered for displays of fruits, flowers,
grains and vegetables and products
of the culinary art.
1t is with much satisfaction that
the Rural World publishes such facts
as the above, feeling that these are
indications of progression among our
horticulturists and knowing that as
they progress SO will their commu
mites go forward and improve. In
deed this work of the horticultural
societies in holding exhibitions of
the products of their respective
counties, while it will benefit the
societies and their members, will be
more beneficial to the community at
large than to the horticulturists.
Nothing is better calculated to ad-
vertise county in the best way than
this holding of exhibitions of hel
products. A practical demonstration
is thus given of what the county viii
produce and this is the measure o.
its value; and even it's own citizen.
are given ocular proof of it's capacity
which otherwise they would have NJ
conception of. Then the press vii
tell the story abroad to thousands
many of whom may be attracted t.
that locality and thus increase th
productive and matchmaking fore
of the county.
Other of our county societies wi
make society exhibits at the regula
county fair. These are also of va
ue but we believe that an indepenc
ent exhibit, like those of the Bate
county and Central Missouri Soci'
! ties, will do more good, for the re-
son that the attention of those VIII
go to see them will not be divide,
Next season we hope to see Il
i. other horticultural societies fall int
line and hold a series of fairs all ov
the State, with, perhaps, unite
fair at the close of the season of {
the exhibits. World.
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Administrators Notice.

Notice il hereby given that letters OF admin
;strstion upon the estate Of Nathan u. Horn,
deceased, have been granted to the undersigned
BY the Bates county probate court In Bate:
county. Missouri, bearing date the l4th dsy Q!
June iSN. All persons having claims against
said estate are REQUIRED to exhibit them 70 me
for allowance, within one year from the date
Of said letter.. or they may be precloded ron
he NOT exhibited within two years from the
date of publication Of this notice, they Will Be
Ssreysr barred. CArHAKiNH II oRN.
10 Administrative,
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Administrators Notice.

Notice il hereby given, that letters Of admin
istrstion with the will annexed upon the estate
of Subipa Hiple. deceased, have been granteo
to the undersigned, by the Bates county FRO
hate Court. in Bates county, Missouri. bearing
date the aOth day OF July 1851, All persons
having claims against said estate are required
cre wear from the date of said letters. or they
NAV be precluded from any beneft OF susn
estate; and il said claims be not exhibite1 wI:n-
in two wears from the date Of the Puohesaion
" A. A CoxARD..
~ Administration with viii annexed
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24
Dyspepsia

Makes the lives of many people miser-
able. and often leads to self destruction,
We know OF no remedy for dyspepsia
more successful than Hoods Sarsapar-
lila. 1t acts gently, yet surely and efic-
iently tones up the stomach and other
organs, removes the taint feeling, creates
a good appetite, cures headache, and re-
freshes the burdensd mind. Give
Hoods Srarsaparilla a fair trial. 1t
will do you good.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24
Bridge Letting.

Bates county Mo-, and to me directed, for the
construction of bridge across . branch OF
Deepwater creek, on the Butter and Appleton
tween towns 50 and 70 Of range -, I viii pro-
ceed to let the contract for the above described
bridge, at public vendue. to the lowest bidder,
ut the east front door Of the court house, in the
city Of Butler. county OF Bates and state Of
Missouri, on
Thursday, Sept. 1st, 1887,
and 5 o'clock in the afternoon OF that day.
iiids subject to approval by the court Bridge
to be King Rod Truss OF % feet span. ! viii
at same time let the excavation or hlls 70 be
made at same place to lowest bidder. Plans
and specifications now on file In my once.
GEO. + CATTERl.IN,
Bridge Commissioner.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24

ne Table MO. Pacific r. u
| n ,rucroN & SOUTHERN BRANcH.)
compencing Sunday, May 10th, and
IN iurher notice, trains will leave
ktJer Is follows:
GOING NORTH.
J. ,4-Texas Express. ........4:45A A NJ
n ls6-K. c. Express. 7:s5PM
. I.4-Accommodation.. ...7:oo NJ
GOING SOUTH.
ra1-Texas Express. ........o:I4 M
q ia6-K. c. Express. 1910 A NJ
REORGANIZATION. n......8:5s A N
S. L. u E. Div.
GOING WEST.
ns-Passenger.. r...........II:So A M
H-Accomodation. 9:Sc A NJ
GOING EAST.
y klx6-Passeuger. r............ 7:35 P M
] uS-Accomodation. ....... 3:Io M
Al passenger trains make direct con-
dicn for St. Louis and all points east
- and all points south, Colorado,
kIisnia and all points west and north
q. For rates and other information
pN to E, X. CARNEs. Agent.
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slnsl spuesnoU su sqorp.eq 4ols .uoitsssn
slsdsds&p loI SulVl assA -ol5Hm 40 se pos
~ asyio ~ u0lidwnsuOO OvIuomusu.I % pea,
qSuoo 10 poo poao9LSsu v 1sSvsr
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24

G. BOULWARE, Physician and
Surgeon. Office north side square,
auer, Mo. Diseases of women and chill
q speciality.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24

CoCkIe'S bilious Af Pills.
This old English Family Medicine in
: for Sc years all over the world, for
Iyie, Ind gestion, Liver, &C.
Pure, Vegetable Ingredients.
ee From Mercury.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24
SeCret Societies.

AASoSlC.
sutier Lodge, No. asa, meets the first
,iurday In each month.
Aiami Chapter Royal Arch Masons,
3, meets second Thursday in each
oonth.
1ouley Commandery Knights Templar
eets the first Tuesday In each month.
10. o. FELLOWS.
4 sates Lodge No. $50 meets every Mon
III night.
satler Encampment No. 6 meets the
and @th Wednesdays In each month
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N w. SILVERS.
kTr0RNEY FLAW

ywill practice in Bates and adjoining
sntIes, In the Appellate Court at Kansas
y and in the Supreme Court at Jeffer-
aCity.
IWOPvIcE North Side Square, over
i. McBride's. 3Itf
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1887-08-24

IS. FRANCISCO. S. p. FRANCISCO.
FRANCISCO BROS. Attorneys at
! Law, Butler, Mo-, will practice in
E courts of Bates and adjoining
nnties. Prompt attention given to col
|aions. Office over Wright y Glorius'
Bdware store. %
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25
Republican Address.

The Chairman of the Republican State
Central Committee, Gen. Malone, in the
name of the State Executive Committee
has published an address to the people OF
Virginia. The length preeludes its pub
lication in this issue of the VFRGENI4N,
as it was received through our exchanges,
too late to make room for it. We will in
sert it next week.
A mere synopsis would not do justice to
the paper or give the reader satisfactory
idea of the subject it treats. 1t is a for:
chile document and will make its impress
upon the public mind, both as to the style
OF its arrangement, the contrasts it insti-
tutes, and the arraignment it tormulates.
Several paragraphs, especially the reference
to Gov Lee might havS been prolitably
omitted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25
The Farm ers Meeting

Alter all the talk at the Court House on
Monday last, the principal speakers showed
very clearly that they were not so much
farmers as they were politicians. and that
when it came down to a question of ma
terla interests on the one side and party
utilization on the other, the material inter
ests would have to stand aside. Mr.. Graf
tan s argument was altogether in the line
OF independent action. He showed. how
under the rule of politicians the farming
interests had been pressed to the earth.
and tribute of s240 per year exacted from
the owner of a $50 acre farm. He showed
that this condition had been brought about
by farmers committing their interests to
mere political legislators, and yet in his
action advised them to look for relief to
the very power that had imposed the
burthens.
Ii Mr.. Grattan was right, and the farm
ers have been made to endure the oppres-
sion he so eloquently depicted, then it is
time they were taking definite steps for a
redress of their wrongs. Certainly they
will no longer be simple enough to look for
aid and comfort to power that has cost
them $40 each year, without comforting
a single commensurate benefit in return.
Both parties have.been tried. and if each
has proven faithleSs, how is remedy to
be expected from either? And what does
either propose that will compensate the
farmer for his $240 annual tribute? The
declarations Of the respective platforms
are practically identical on legislative
measures. What then divides them, so
far as profession goes? Simply which shall
have the privilege of electing Railroad
Senator, for the shibboleth Of the party
to which Mr.. Grattan belongs, is Barbour
Us. Malone, both of whom are prominent.
recognized and acknowledged railroad
men.
The farmers may murmur and complain
about their grievances, but the grievances
will continue just the same, until there is
manliness and independence enough TO de-
mand that their rights and interests be
considered as paramount to mere political
nomenclature, or the personal ambitions
of individuals
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25
German Baptist Animal Assembly.

|
We learn that arrangements have been
consummated to hold the Annual Assem-
bIy of the German l3aptists Of the United
States for 1882 and that the conyocation
will be held in this Valley. The Commit
tee. composed of Revs. Samuel Driver, of
| New Hope, Daniel Hayes, of Shenandoah,
s. S. Sanger, Bridgewater. John 7. Zgler,
Rockingham, and Levi A. Wenger, Mount
| Sidney. has been called to meet in Harri.
sonburg shortly to determine on the local
! ity where the Assembly will convene 1t will
| be delegated body representing the Ger
man Baptists Of the United States. and
will bring together not less than 10 ,000peo.
pie. The last meeting was held at Ottowa,
Kansas, where abcnt 10000 people were
present. many of them taking the occa-
sion and the favorable railroad arrange
ments to look at the country and make in
Yestments.
AS the place of meeting will be selected
by the committee above named, when it
meets in Harrisonburg it is timely to bring
to their attention the advantages of Staun-
ton, or its immediate vicinity. as present
ing attractions that can not be found. in
equal degree, anywhere else in the Valley.
1t is the junction of the Baltimore and
Ohio and Huntington systems of railroads,
reaching to every part OF the country. north,
east. west and south. BY reason of this
competition between these two lines of
1c In IA
for the transportation of delegates and
visitors 1t would be located upon the line
Of each. and neither would have right to
complain of discrimination for there
would be none. and hence each would vie
with the other to make the best arrange
mentS.
The Fair Grounds would be most ad-
! mirable locality for the Asselnblyto meet.
| Its fresh water advantages Its proximity
to the city; its easy approach, and indeed
in allrespects it would be asultable place.
1t, of course, would be for the manage
ment of the Fair Association to say Wheth-
er it could be gotten. But we presume
| there would be no serious objection, in
|
county from the gathering of so large a
number of people.
| In view of the Importance of this AS
sembly and of having it convere at this
place, we suggest to the City Council
and the citizens Of Stanton, the propri-
ETY. and policy of laying before the Com
mittee, which has the power to determine
the matter, at Harrisonburg, when it con-
venes, a formal invitation for the Assem-
bly, to meet here. There will be applica-
tions for it from other portions of the Val
ley, but we do not think there is another
place where so many advantages and at
fractions centre, and if the proper steps
are taken, we feel almost confident that
this locality will be fixed upon as the point
for the Assembly to convene 1t will re-
quire prompt action, and to that end an
invitation should be framed and signatures
| gotten without delay. Let our people act
at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

The united labor convention at Syria.
cnse, N. Y, Friday, nominated the fol
lowing State ticket: Secretary of State,
Henry George, of New York; Comp
troller, Victor A. Wilder, of Kings State
Treasurer. B. HI. Cummings, of Mont
gomery Attorney General. Dennis G.
Feely, of Monroe; State Engineer and
Surveyor, Sylvanus A. Sweet. of Broome.
The socialist delegates who were excluded
are very angry with Henry George. The
reso& tlons adopted favor eight hours
work for letter carriers, women equality,
extending the school age in children from
fourteen to sixteen years, free public
libraries, State printing department, the
Australian system of a secret ballot, the
prohibition of the employment of armed
detectives, denounce class legislation and
the Misrepresentation Of the public funds.
Victor a. Wilder was at one time res.
ident of Augusta county. His father pur-
chased the Harper farm on Middle River,
and Victor was its practical manager. He
resided there for several years. He is a
gentleman of ability, high moral character,
yell EDUCATED, well read. and q writer of
much force. He was frequently a ppn-
tributor to the columns Of tie VIRGlNlAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

Col. D. F. Houston, Of Roanoke, is
prominently spoken of as the Republican
candidate for the Senate in that district.
He would make useful member of the
Legislature.
The Alexandra Gazette of the Goth says:
1t is said that fine vein Of granite has
been discovered on the farm of Coz. 4. W
Hartman. in Culpeper county, and the Off
GERS of the Virginia Midland railroad have
offered to furnish the rails and ties if Mr..
II. will build a branch from the quarry to
the main road, a distance Of but few
miles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25
A CARR
Copy
NEW YORK, August 18th, 1887

NEW YORK, August 18th, 1887.
W. j. Perry, Esq, Stdupto1s, Vd.:
Dear Sir,-Repiying to your favor of the 18th
inst. Mr. @. @. Wheat, of your city, is either
laboring under a misunderstanding ofthe BEN
eits he is entitled to from this Association, or
the evidence in the case GncIuding his alfida-
viD is very misleading. He states in making
his claim that after four or five days from the
receipt of the injury he attended to business
regularly, although probably with some pain
and Inconvenience, but claims indemnity for
six weeks, Now the theory of accident insur-
ance, as understood by the managers of this
Association,i is to indemnify for the loss oftime,
when the same was 0ccasioned by an acct
dental injury, within the intent and meaning
of The certificate of membership and on this
point, think, can safely say that our views
coincide with all accident companies, and !
may further add, that in adjusting this claim /
have acted an agent or trustee only, under
bonds for the faithful performance of my duty,
and in sending him the associations check for
the period of his total disability, l conscien-
tiously discharged that duty. II it is shown
that have erred in Judgment, will gladly re-
open the case. But personal abuse the at
tempt Of Il rival company to make capital out
of it will not affect me. Very truly,
aug25-1t X. G. ATWOOD, Sec.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

Some of our correspondents seem to be
under the impression that Republican
member of the legislature could not vote
for Republican Senator without going
into caucus. The fact that they are not
committed to caucus, does not prevent
them from consulting with their political
brethren. No candidate who is not square,
honest and upright should be voted for,
and if majority of good men should be
elected, there is no danger of choosing a
Senator who will not support Republican
measures-the only m measures yet proposed
for the beneat of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25

Stuart F. Lindsay, Esq. promising
and prominent. young lawyer of Rocking
ham, and sterling Republican, announces
himself a candidate for the State Senate,
subject to the decision Of Convention of
his party. Mr.. Lindsay has done good
service for the party in the past and never
shrank from duty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-08-25
COMMISSIONER SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Patterson, Thomas NJ, &C.,
EHH.
Patterson EX'o or, &C., ...--
And .str
Patterson, Thomas NJ, &C., .eiu
VS.,
Patterson, Sam'l W., &C.

Pursuant to q decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered in the above entitled
causes, on the 4th day OF June, 1887, we shall as
special commissioners appointed for the pur-
pose, offer for sale at public auction, to highest
bidder, on
SATURDAY, the 18th DAY of SEPT. 1887, 5
at ~ O'Clock. at the front door of the Court
House OF Augusta County. Va the real estate
valuable farm of about los ACRES, more or
less. lying and being in the county of Augusta,
Va, about q miles from Hermitage, adjoining
the lands OF G. w. Layman and others, and
known as the Thomas Cullen farm. This is a
very desirable purchase, the land is in good
state OF cultivation. has upon it good dwelling
house, fine spring of water convenient, o
nearly new stable and other outbuildings, q
good young fruit-bearing orchard, and timber
sufficient for the place. -s7'5-ass5sf4
TERMS-Cash enough in hand on day of sale
to pay costs OF suit and sale, and the balance OF
purchase money, on credits of one, two and
three years, the purchaser to execute his bonds
for the deferred payments. with approved per-
sonal security, bearing interest from day of
sale, the to be retained as ultimate security.
A. O. GORDON,
ROCKINGHAM PAUL,
SpecI Commissioners
III. N Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Coufh, Ars-.
gusta county, do certify that Rockingham Paul.
one of the commissioners appointed In the fore-
going causes has duly executed the boNd as re-
quired of him as acting commissioner accord.
ing to law.
Given under my hand this 9th day of August,
1887. J.. N. RYAN Ci'k
aug25 ids
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